It’s a little too big for me, also it’s not Sony native glass. I’d rather have the 28-75mm 2.8 g2 and save a lot of money than have this bulky lens, I’m personally more excited about Sony’s 24-70mm gm II lens.
too fat and heavy for me for everyday use. I will pick 28-75mm G2 for daily use and 70-180mm or 17-28mm if needed. This lens is good for those who don't want to swap the lens, and weight doesn't matter. I prefer the other way.
I see Tamron and others coming out with a 24-200 f1.8 to f2.8 in a few years. That lens will be moderately heavy, but it will sell because of the most popular focal lengths. The tech is probably already there, Tamron and Canon are testing the waters for now. But yes, if I had the money, I would purchase this lens as a possible wedding and events lens with a Sony 16-35 f4 as my wide angle workhorse, and a second body; a A9II dreaming big right now, but you get the just of what I’m saying.
I just picked it up, and while I love the range...this is one HEAVY lens. It makes my 24-70 f2.8 feel light. I'm second-guessing this purchase. I knew it was big and heavy, just bigger and heavier than anticipated.
@@alexnaranjo9313 thanks for the comment. Yes I get it for the f2 at 35mm and that is nice . I have kept it and use it for portrait work mostly. I was hoping to make it an ‘all purpose’ lens but for me it’s too heavy to travel with. The IQ is truly outstanding. Hard to tell apart from primes.
I’m considering this lens as a general ‘do it all’ travel set up with my Sony 24/1.4GM. Weight aside, have you noticed any differences in the way this lens renders colour / microcontrast? @alexnaranjo9313 @silatshooter I had a Viltox prime a while ago which I thought would be a good replacement for OEM glass, but never liked the colour / contrast / shadow tone and have been skeptical about third party lenses 😢
@@Sparky_oto I will say that the more I use the lens, the more I'm surprised at how close it is to premium primes. In regards to color, contrast and tone, it's a touch warmer than Sony glass (which I find a bit cool in color) but not as warm as Sigma or Samyang glass. This Tamron honestly stands up well next to my GM lenses. I was going to sell it due to its weight but the performance and convenience of this level of quality in one lens convinced me to keep it.
Really cool. This is excellent for wildlife photography (for big animals like on safaris) making you need one less body. Replaces two bodies with 24-70 and 70-200. And much better than a body with 24-105 f/4.
I own this lens and this is an excellent wedding/event lens. It’s not for sports or wildlife. To me it’s not even a travel lens. It’s not that heavy. It’s not light, but it’s not heavy enough for me to get rid of it. I absolutely love this lens and if you’re an event or wedding photographer, you’ll love it too
Good review thanks.. just picked up the NikonZ version. Using it on my Nikon ZF. Its a bit larger / heavier than expected and a tiny bit slower to focus than expected and a tiny slight bit more hunting than expected. But its an awesome kit. I think I am going to love it !
28-200 is the only lens I own. Great quality for what it is, and perfect for travel. My definitive suggestion for anyone who is just getting into full frame photography and saving up for more specialized lenses. Which is exactly what I am doing atm
I ordered this bad boy, and it will be replacing the 24-105 f/4 G in my bag. I appreciate it is larger and heavier, but getting that range at that brightness is a huge draw. This, plus the 20mm f/1.8 G are going to be my go-to travel/hiking set up.
I’m between the 20mm 1.8 g or the 24mm 1.4 gm. Also ordered the 35-150. I’m torn for which prime to go with though. Do you think you’ll miss the 24 look when you switch to the 35-150?
Will probably pick this up for events/portraits. Tamrons suffer with very severe flare when shot into the sun though so you just have to be aware of that. Tried to shoot a sunset once with the 28-200 and most shots were unusable. Oddly the APSC version 18-300 I own doesn't have the issue.
Great lens for events, wedding, travel, etc. However, the size make it a no go for any snapshot photographer. But what can you ask for? It just make a 2 lens solution feasible in most cases, instead of the 3. Makes a huge difference!
Nice review Stefan. Thank you for how you showed the aperture changes over the focal range. That was good! Bummer on the MFD, but something has to give. The vignetting is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. If I still shot weddings, this would be a have to have lens. What a perfect lens to shoot receptions! I love how Tamron is making lenses that really push away from the norms, both in price and in size/capability. I don't think this lens is for me personally with what/how I shoot, but it's going to force Sony and Sigma to think out of the box too, and that's going to be a plus for all of us Sony shooters.
I've been looking forward to this one Stefan. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one the day it was release and I really love the versatility plus image quality. I loved it so well I sold my Tamron 70-180 and sigma 24-70 and this one is replacing both. The only issue I've had with my A7R3 plus this lens is some focus hunting in really bad light but it's not that bad and to be expected. Thanks for your review.
@@BreakdanceMusic Just my opinion but maybe the Sigma has just a tad more sharpness at some focal lengths but you need to pixel peep to see it. The only thing I miss about the Sigma is the 24 MM for a few shots but not enough to justify keeping. The versatility of the Tamron makes it the better lens unless you need something wider than 35 MM.
@@BreakdanceMusic the tamron is better, there is a sharpness comparison between it and the sigma somewhere on youtube. I'm also considering if I should buy it or get 35mm 1.4 dg dn + tamron 28-75mm g2 + 85mm 1.8 fe. It seems like a great lens that can actually replace primes in the range, but at the same time it is huge, expensive and with excessive flaring.
You said you don't think a professional would use this lens??? What??? What professional wouldn't use this lens? Any pro who would use a 28-70 and a 70-200 combo would probably consider switching to this one lens instead. It's faster and more convenient. In fact, this replaces two pro zooms and is a great stand in for a 35mm prime at f2 as well and all in one great lens.
Absolutely. I have a small daylight studio. I ordered this lens in November still not delivered in Europe. It is going to be my one lens does everything for portrait, fashion, beauty, nudes, everything I do. In the meantime while waiting I bought an almost new Tamron 28-75mm G1 to get buy plus a Sony 50mm 2.5 G which is stellar. Cameras and lenses don't make great images, the photographer does using what they have. The extraordinary range with such a large opening, gives that opportunity with a flexibility that no there lens provides. I am looking forward to trying it!
I found this lens to have a major focussing flaw.. back focus when shooting moving objects in low light situations. I shoot dance competitions and when the dancers are near the audience the focus finds the audience faces and goes from the dancers. Using lock on tracking wide with sticky 0 and it still jumps on my A9 with v6 update. A firmware update needed for sure!
Have never consider Tamron as they look and feel cheap and is a poor man's Sony alternative lens. This lens totally change my view of Tamron and I respect them for going out of the norm and market standard zoom. Will be getting a Tamron lens for the first time.
@StefanMalloch Hi, i have one question and it would be wonderful to hear your experience. Did your 35-150 behaves parfocal, does it hold its focus while zooming? Or at least almost parfocal. I got it yesterday and it shifts its focus a lot while zooming. 150mm focus distence 8m, zoom back to 35mm and the focus goes to 40 Meters. Thx for your time and your videos👍📷
Where did you get your lens chart, can't quite make out the details on the far corners. I have the Reikan FoCal software, but have been looking for a not too expensive chart, I have found some in the $350 plus category, but they were somewhat limited in what they offered and pricey. Thanks.
How did you get your copy so quickly? I preordered one as well a few weeks ago but BH says it's still on backorder and they have no timetable for shipping them out.
Trying to locate a comment I heard, not sure if it was you but something about the Sony AF using phase detect in only certain focus area modes like zone?
In your opinion how does this lens compare with a 28-75 and 70-180? Being 35-150 is amazing but does the size crutch it a little bit for a all the time lens being as big and as heavy as it is?
Many comments but I hope you see my question: I want to check the autofocus of my lens how do you record on a7r3 how to focus on your eye and when it doesn't?
Do the dimensions you measured start at the end of the cap, the end of the mount, or the end of the silver ring? I'm trying to calculate how long the total setup will be with the hood attached to the A7 IV.
@@StefanMalloch I'd like to see more support for that point. Focus speed is likely faster and build quality is definitely better; but sharpness in overlapping focal lengths and apertures?
@@OneWeekGetAway The fact that this is an f2-2.8 is the biggest reason why this lens is better than the 28-200. Just a few short years ago, such said f stops were unheard of in a wide to telephoto lens. Usually you got f2.8 or maybe 3.5 at the wide end and 5.6 to 6.3 on the telephoto end. That is a HUGE difference thus putting this lens in the pro caliber class.
If you are going to shoot events with this lens you should think twice because of it’s weight. FF body + lens + flash = 2,3 kg. Even without flash, shooting 2 hours of football cup makes my hands feel a bit tired. And never put this on your neck, it would be hurt :)
Ummm.. "not see it in professionals bags" I guess wedding and event photographers are not professionals then. Probably enough reach for concert photography too.
It's no bigger than the 70-200 f2.8 lens that most pro wedding photographers use. In fact, it's smaller and significantly lighter than carrying the 28-70 and the 70-200 that most pros carry.
@@RensKapoor you'll love it. Pair it with a 20mm f1.8 or the 24mm f1.4 prime and you'll be able to shoot any wedding with just these two lens. That's my setup ever since it first came out.
I love this lens! What do you think?
It’s a little too big for me, also it’s not Sony native glass. I’d rather have the 28-75mm 2.8 g2 and save a lot of money than have this bulky lens, I’m personally more excited about Sony’s 24-70mm gm II lens.
too fat and heavy for me for everyday use.
I will pick 28-75mm G2 for daily use and 70-180mm or 17-28mm if needed.
This lens is good for those who don't want to swap the lens, and weight doesn't matter.
I prefer the other way.
To heavy … I don’t want , and not right good one for landscape
I see Tamron and others coming out with a 24-200 f1.8 to f2.8 in a few years. That lens will be moderately heavy, but it will sell because of the most popular focal lengths. The tech is probably already there, Tamron and Canon are testing the waters for now. But yes, if I had the money, I would purchase this lens as a possible wedding and events lens with a Sony 16-35 f4 as my wide angle workhorse, and a second body; a A9II dreaming big right now, but you get the just of what I’m saying.
@@standhd wouldn’t the 16-35 2.8 and Sony a1 be a better dream setup though?
It’s pretty much the ultimate event lens…
I just picked it up, and while I love the range...this is one HEAVY lens. It makes my 24-70 f2.8 feel light. I'm second-guessing this purchase. I knew it was big and heavy, just bigger and heavier than anticipated.
the unfortunate thing required for that f2 @35mm, did you keep it? if so hows it going with it?
@@alexnaranjo9313 thanks for the comment. Yes I get it for the f2 at 35mm and that is nice . I have kept it and use it for portrait work mostly. I was hoping to make it an ‘all purpose’ lens but for me it’s too heavy to travel with. The IQ is truly outstanding. Hard to tell apart from primes.
I’m considering this lens as a general ‘do it all’ travel set up with my Sony 24/1.4GM.
Weight aside, have you noticed any differences in the way this lens renders colour / microcontrast? @alexnaranjo9313 @silatshooter
I had a Viltox prime a while ago which I thought would be a good replacement for OEM glass, but never liked the colour / contrast / shadow tone and have been skeptical about third party lenses 😢
@@Sparky_oto I will say that the more I use the lens, the more I'm surprised at how close it is to premium primes. In regards to color, contrast and tone, it's a touch warmer than Sony glass (which I find a bit cool in color) but not as warm as Sigma or Samyang glass. This Tamron honestly stands up well next to my GM lenses. I was going to sell it due to its weight but the performance and convenience of this level of quality in one lens convinced me to keep it.
Nice detailed review! I just got one to start testing and so far it's really impressive
So stoked! I just ordered it last week. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Where did you order it? It's out of stock or sold out everywhere!
@@brauliofallas2741 I live in Canada, and it was in stock at Vistek. I finally tried it out at an event yesterday! 👌🏻
Really cool. This is excellent for wildlife photography (for big animals like on safaris) making you need one less body. Replaces two bodies with 24-70 and 70-200. And much better than a body with 24-105 f/4.
I own this lens and this is an excellent wedding/event lens. It’s not for sports or wildlife. To me it’s not even a travel lens. It’s not that heavy. It’s not light, but it’s not heavy enough for me to get rid of it. I absolutely love this lens and if you’re an event or wedding photographer, you’ll love it too
Good review thanks.. just picked up the NikonZ version. Using it on my Nikon ZF. Its a bit larger / heavier than expected and a tiny bit slower to focus than expected and a tiny slight bit more hunting than expected. But its an awesome kit. I think I am going to love it !
Sick lens! I have the 28-200 which I love. I use it outdoors so it’s slower aperture is no problem for me.
28-200 is the only lens I own. Great quality for what it is, and perfect for travel. My definitive suggestion for anyone who is just getting into full frame photography and saving up for more specialized lenses. Which is exactly what I am doing atm
I ordered this bad boy, and it will be replacing the 24-105 f/4 G in my bag. I appreciate it is larger and heavier, but getting that range at that brightness is a huge draw. This, plus the 20mm f/1.8 G are going to be my go-to travel/hiking set up.
I’m between the 20mm 1.8 g or the 24mm 1.4 gm. Also ordered the 35-150. I’m torn for which prime to go with though. Do you think you’ll miss the 24 look when you switch to the 35-150?
This would be my go to lens if I'd still do weddings. Just one lens for the day!
Will probably pick this up for events/portraits. Tamrons suffer with very severe flare when shot into the sun though so you just have to be aware of that. Tried to shoot a sunset once with the 28-200 and most shots were unusable. Oddly the APSC version 18-300 I own doesn't have the issue.
So then it’s lens specific not a tamron issue lol..
Looks solid! Great review. 🔥 🔥 🔥
Great review. Many thanks
Great video! I like your Transparent and structured approach
I appreciate that my friend
Great lens for events, wedding, travel, etc. However, the size make it a no go for any snapshot photographer. But what can you ask for? It just make a 2 lens solution feasible in most cases, instead of the 3. Makes a huge difference!
Nice review Stefan. Thank you for how you showed the aperture changes over the focal range. That was good!
Bummer on the MFD, but something has to give. The vignetting is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
If I still shot weddings, this would be a have to have lens. What a perfect lens to shoot receptions!
I love how Tamron is making lenses that really push away from the norms, both in price and in size/capability. I don't think this lens is for me personally with what/how I shoot, but it's going to force Sony and Sigma to think out of the box too, and that's going to be a plus for all of us Sony shooters.
Great video.❤👍😎Definite buy📷
I want this lens in my A74. Paired with the tamron 11-20 on my a6400 and I’m covered for everything I need
Very awesome video, Stefan! Learned a lot from this video.
Look very versatile lens ! Love the new quality of tamron...Nice review mr. ! 📸💯
I've been looking forward to this one Stefan. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one the day it was release and I really love the versatility plus image quality. I loved it so well I sold my Tamron 70-180 and sigma 24-70 and this one is replacing both. The only issue I've had with my A7R3 plus this lens is some focus hunting in really bad light but it's not that bad and to be expected. Thanks for your review.
Is there any difference between this Tamron and Sigma 24-70 in terms of overall quality and sharpness? I can't decide which one shoud I buy :(
@@BreakdanceMusic Just my opinion but maybe the Sigma has just a tad more sharpness at some focal lengths but you need to pixel peep to see it. The only thing I miss about the Sigma is the 24 MM for a few shots but not enough to justify keeping. The versatility of the Tamron makes it the better lens unless you need something wider than 35 MM.
@@BreakdanceMusic the tamron is better, there is a sharpness comparison between it and the sigma somewhere on youtube. I'm also considering if I should buy it or get 35mm 1.4 dg dn + tamron 28-75mm g2 + 85mm 1.8 fe. It seems like a great lens that can actually replace primes in the range, but at the same time it is huge, expensive and with excessive flaring.
You said you don't think a professional would use this lens??? What??? What professional wouldn't use this lens? Any pro who would use a 28-70 and a 70-200 combo would probably consider switching to this one lens instead. It's faster and more convenient. In fact, this replaces two pro zooms and is a great stand in for a 35mm prime at f2 as well and all in one great lens.
Absolutely. I have a small daylight studio. I ordered this lens in November still not delivered in Europe. It is going to be my one lens does everything for portrait, fashion, beauty, nudes, everything I do. In the meantime while waiting I bought an almost new Tamron 28-75mm G1 to get buy plus a Sony 50mm 2.5 G which is stellar. Cameras and lenses don't make great images, the photographer does using what they have. The extraordinary range with such a large opening, gives that opportunity with a flexibility that no there lens provides. I am looking forward to trying it!
Fantastic review!
I found this lens to have a major focussing flaw.. back focus when shooting moving objects in low light situations. I shoot dance competitions and when the dancers are near the audience the focus finds the audience faces and goes from the dancers. Using lock on tracking wide with sticky 0 and it still jumps on my A9 with v6 update. A firmware update needed for sure!
Did this issue get fixed during past year?
Good One bro..beautiful clicks
Have never consider Tamron as they look and feel cheap and is a poor man's Sony alternative lens. This lens totally change my view of Tamron and I respect them for going out of the norm and market standard zoom. Will be getting a Tamron lens for the first time.
Will this replace your 28-75? If you’d pair this with another lens, what would it be and why? (I’m guessing no and your trusty 100-400, respectively)
Can you compare C-AF accuracy and speed vs the 70-180 please?
Interesting lens. Would you recommend on APS-C (a6600), it basically becomes 53-230 ?
Great video, thanks for sharing!
May i know how does it perform on sony apsc?
This one plus a fast ultrawide prime for landscapes and astro and you're pretty much set
@StefanMalloch
Hi, i have one question and it would be wonderful to hear your experience. Did your 35-150 behaves parfocal, does it hold its focus while zooming? Or at least almost parfocal. I got it yesterday and it shifts its focus a lot while zooming. 150mm focus distence 8m, zoom back to 35mm and the focus goes to 40 Meters.
Thx for your time and your videos👍📷
Where did you get your lens chart, can't quite make out the details on the far corners. I have the Reikan FoCal software, but have been looking for a not too expensive chart, I have found some in the $350 plus category, but they were somewhat limited in what they offered and pricey. Thanks.
I bought it online. Google test charts. This was a few years back now.
@@StefanMalloch Thanks, maybe need to try different search engines. Cheers!
Amazing review. Any idea what the min focusing distance is at 50mm and 90mm to 100mm?
Tamron, other mounts, please! :D
The market is waiting for Nikon and Canon to open the Z and RF mounts! Hopefully they'll do so as the pressure builds to do so.
What tripod mount lens collar do you use?
How did you get your copy so quickly? I preordered one as well a few weeks ago but BH says it's still on backorder and they have no timetable for shipping them out.
Perks of the channel my friend. Doesn't always work out though.. Cough.. Cough.. A7IV.
Just to note: you'll have better luck at the smaller brick and mortar specialty stores.
Is the image quality better than the Sony 24-105mm lens? Thank you.
Yes
Trying to locate a comment I heard, not sure if it was you but something about the Sony AF using phase detect in only certain focus area modes like zone?
In your opinion how does this lens compare with a 28-75 and 70-180? Being 35-150 is amazing but does the size crutch it a little bit for a all the time lens being as big and as heavy as it is?
Many comments but I hope you see my question: I want to check the autofocus of my lens how do you record on a7r3 how to focus on your eye and when it doesn't?
For video it’s this better than the tamron 28-75?
It’s better to have both 28-75/70-180 or this lens only.
Do the dimensions you measured start at the end of the cap, the end of the mount, or the end of the silver ring? I'm trying to calculate how long the total setup will be with the hood attached to the A7 IV.
hello, someone has already tested the two objecitfs: canon RF 28-70F2 and the 35-150 F2-2/8 in wedding? what is your preference?
I love ur review..
Nice, which test charts do you use?
Seems like a great lens for me. If I had a Sony camera. But the people who have Nikon, Canon and Olympus are left out. Too bad.
Why do you say the 28-200 isn't comparable? Very capable super zoom that is not so far off in competing apertures
I think that lens is great but these two are on different planets my friend. Aperture alone.
@@StefanMalloch I'd like to see more support for that point. Focus speed is likely faster and build quality is definitely better; but sharpness in overlapping focal lengths and apertures?
@@OneWeekGetAway The fact that this is an f2-2.8 is the biggest reason why this lens is better than the 28-200. Just a few short years ago, such said f stops were unheard of in a wide to telephoto lens. Usually you got f2.8 or maybe 3.5 at the wide end and 5.6 to 6.3 on the telephoto end. That is a HUGE difference thus putting this lens in the pro caliber class.
Can we balance this on crane 2?
2.5lbs.. its going to be upper end of uncomfortable
sigma is punching the air right now!
So silly Question would i be able to use this lens for a Canon M50 ?
No
@@trevorknoll422 what is something similar for that model of camera, do you know
If you are going to shoot events with this lens you should think twice because of it’s weight. FF body + lens + flash = 2,3 kg. Even without flash, shooting 2 hours of football cup makes my hands feel a bit tired. And never put this on your neck, it would be hurt :)
Its a beast for sure but eliminates the need for multiple lenses for me a lot of the time. Kind of evens out in some cases.
The USB C port is built to the sort of spec people have become used to in waterproof phones. No worries there.
Ummm.. "not see it in professionals bags"
I guess wedding and event photographers are not professionals then. Probably enough reach for concert photography too.
exposed usb port? it's sealed like the one on your phone
Is it too heavy to carry it around the entire day… considering a woman Photgrapher
It's no bigger than the 70-200 f2.8 lens that most pro wedding photographers use. In fact, it's smaller and significantly lighter than carrying the 28-70 and the 70-200 that most pros carry.
@@CharlesLe-thephotographer Thank you so so much... Ordered it... ☺
@@RensKapoor you'll love it. Pair it with a 20mm f1.8 or the 24mm f1.4 prime and you'll be able to shoot any wedding with just these two lens. That's my setup ever since it first came out.
It's not an every day carry around lens. It is way too big and heavy.
Get in the gym
Way too big and heavy.